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What is Date of Separation in a Divorce and Why Does it Matter?

            Why does date of separation matter? Simply put, it matters because all of one spouse’s earnings after that date are treated as separate property. In California, there is now a statutory definition of the “date of separation” as added by Family Code Section 70.             Section 70 tells...

Divorce Mediation or Litigation?

Potential clients ask me all the time, what is better:  Mediation or Litigation? All cases that can be mediated, should be mediated.  Here’s why: Mediation is the least costly option, both financially and emotionally.  You hear all the time that divorce is SO expensive.  That’s because there is a...

Getting a divorce in Redono Beach?

Here’s what you should know before filing for divorce… Get a consultation The common saying is that you don’t know what you don’t know.  I highly recommend having a consultation with an experienced family law attorney before filing for your divorce.  Some offices offer free consultations, and others charge...